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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $28,171 $29,131
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085          
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 100 100
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 235 235
Driver Assistance Package         695 695
Lighting Package         995 995
Door sill trim plates         240 240
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738          
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 80 80
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 185 185
Driver Assistance Package         598 598
Lighting Package         856 856
Door sill trim plates         200 200
Options (change) 2,267 182 182 182 2,265 2,265
Options (change) 1,855 117 117 117 1,919 1,919
Destination 915 915 915 915 820 820
Total Price $35,877 $36,492 $37,587 $39,787 $32,430 $33,430
Total Invoice $33,393 $34,096 $35,143 $37,121 $30,910 $31,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,701
Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,877$36,492$37,587$39,787$32,430$33,430
Adjustments for Features-7,720-4,670-7,810-7,810-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,157$31,822$29,777$31,977$31,380$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$1,620$3,820$0$2,050
Total Invoice$33,393$34,096$35,143$37,121$30,910$31,870
Adjustments for Features-7,185-4,363-7,302-7,287-1,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,208$29,733$27,841$29,834$29,909$31,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$1,633$3,626$0$1,961

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850  
Cruise control $150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200  
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200  
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation app $50    
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0  
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,700$9,650$12,790$12,790$6,030$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,720$4,670$7,810$7,810$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,185-4,363-7,302-7,287-1,0010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in103.5 in
Length189.9 in179.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested122531%
Total Not Requested272569%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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